Authentic Wedding Photography from Southland to All of New Zealand

Capturing real moments, real joy, and real connection — with effortless ease.

I’m Andrei — a wedding photographer based in Southland, NZ, capturing weddings nationwide. My approach is a blend of natural, candid moments and intentional storytelling. I aim to document your day as it unfolds — beautifully, genuinely, and emotionally.

How It Works

  1. Enquiry — Flick me a quick form or email to check your date availability

  2. Chat & Contract — Discuss your wedding details

  3. Engagement shoot — Many packages carry a complimentary engagement shoot

  4. Planning & Prep — Tips, timelines, shot list

  5. Wedding Day — I capture your day with ease

  6. Gallery Delivery — Easy, beautiful online gallery


You’ll hear back within 24 hours after submitting your enquiry.

Pick the right package for you

With a range of packages available, there’s flexibility on offer to ensure you can pick the right level of coverage for your day.

  1. Elopement — 4 hrs

  2. Compact Wedding — 6 hrs, engagement session included

  3. Essentials — Full day 10 hour coverage + ceremony & speech recording

  4. Photo & Video Combo — Cinematic video + photos one stop package

  5. Full Day Video — 10 hrs, highlight reel + ceremony & speeches

See Full Packages + Pricing

FAQs

1. Where are you based, and do you travel to different regions?
I’m based in Southland and absolutely love capturing weddings across New Zealand — from Southland and Otago to Canterbury, Wellington, the North Island and beyond. If your celebration is outside my region, I’m happy to travel — just ask!

2. What is your photography style?
My style blends natural documentary storytelling with beautiful, intentional portraits. I aim to capture real emotion and candid moments, with a relaxed approach that keeps things genuine and joyful.

3. How do we secure our wedding date with you?
Once you’ve decided we’re the right fit, I’ll send a Terms of Trade plus a booking fee invoice. Once the fee is paid and you agree to the Terms of Trade, you’ve officially locked in your date.

4. Can we meet you before the wedding?
Absolutely! We can meet in person, grab a coffee, or connect via Zoom — whichever works best. It’s a great way to get comfortable and chat about your plans.

5. Do you offer custom or tailored packages?
Yes — while I have set packages, I’m happy to tailor coverage, hours, or add-ons to suit your unique celebration.

6. When will we get our photos?
You can expect sneak peeks within a few days, and your full, edited online gallery typically within 1–2 weeks after your wedding, via a private, easy-to-share online gallery where you can download high-resolution files.

7. What happens if it rains or the weather changes?
Rain never stops a great wedding! I’ll work with the weather conditions to find beautiful light and locations, and guide you through it — it often makes for some of the best photos.

What People Are Saying

“Andrei captured our wedding day perfectly, making us feel like we're reliving it all over again. He's relaxed, fun, and has an amazing eye for detail. The engagement shoot was a great touch, made us feel so comfortable on the wedding day. Highly recommend Andrei James Photography.“

— Kiriana

“Andrei was so great, he captured our wedding day beautifully, he was so personable and made you feel really comfortable even when your posing for ages, the photos came back promptly and looked stunning, from flat lays to candid shots and funny poses they all looked great. Would highly recommend anybody to use Andrei! We were able to do a custom package/ price which included a recording of the speeches and ceremony for us to look at forever, which is just so special, so book him for your next event/wedding.”

— Cassidy

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Andrei as our photographer for our wedding in January, 2025, and we can't speak highly enough of him! He was able to capture our day in such a perfect way and his professionalism and friendliness stood out on the day. He is an excellent communicator and we couldn't believe how quickly we managed to get our photo's back after the wedding. He was an amazing part of our day, thank you so much!”

— Ariana and Keegan